Method of Communication Using Red/yellow Flags

Puzzle 6 of Countdown to 2020 Piece of Cake Pack

Question is: Method of Communication Using Red/yellow Flags

and the answer is: SEMAPHORE

Word Meaning:

SEMAPHORE — Any equipment used for visual signalling by means of flags, lights, or mechanically moving arms, which are used to represent letters of the alphabet, or words.

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